Developer auctions off sticker space on a MacBook he doesn't own yet to pay for the laptop
The developer here is Vincent, who posts on X as @VynseDev and works out of Bordeaux. Read Entire Article
One French developer, Vincent, auctioned off ten spaces to place stickers on a MacBook Pro he does not own yet, in order to raise enough money to purchase the laptop. Vincent operates a website called Brand My Mac, which functions as a fundraiser or auction for these ten sticker spots located around the Apple logo on the laptop's lid.
The MacBook Pro he is targeting has specific specifications: a 14-inch screen with Apple's M5 chip, 32 GB of memory, and a 1 TB SSD, priced at €2,529 or roughly $3,000. These sticker spots vary in size and visibility, with pricing ranging from €125 for small squares to €400 for larger banners. Bidders must pay a 20% deposit, which is refunded if someone else bids higher.
Vincent manually approves every sponsor before any logo is placed on the laptop. As of now, €7,283 has been raised toward the laptop purchase, with 11 days left in the auction. Roughly 21% of the total amount will go towards French taxes, leaving about €3,200 to cover the laptop cost. Vincent's idea has inspired copycats to create similar auctions for other machines.
He is also developing a version of his platform for multiple laptop models, with a waitlist available on the Brand My Mac website.
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